Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 4 39 Chapter 4_ Activity 2 Part 1 Directions: Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words with the chapter 4 vocabulary words. Some words might be used more than one time. You may need to change the form of the words. You will not use one of the words. process increase product allow suggest national quality international specific avoid It’s important to know where food comes from. Do you know where yours comes from? In the United States, a lot of food goes through a long _____________________________________ before it arrives in the grocery store. Some ________________________________like milk are produced _______________________________, meaning in the United States. However, some products are ________________________________________and are imported from other countries. Let’s look at some ________________________________________________________examples. Most beef in the United States is produced nationally. For this reason, the __________________________________________of beef is good in the United States. It is fresh. However, some fruits, like mangos or coconuts are not grown in the U.S. They are shipped to the U.S. from other countries. Some people _______________________________________________eating foods that are not local. It is a good idea, but sometimes, this_________________________________________the price of some foods. Some shoppers ___________________________________________ themselves to buy international ___________________________________________once in awhile, but not often. Other shoppers don’t care and buy whatever is the cheapest. In the U.S., you can find almost any product. Next time, think about where something came from when you buy it! Look for the sticker on the label. Apples, by PaulBr75, CC0